Mornings are tough — but CBD in your coffee could make them a little easier. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is virtually everywhere; it promises all the relaxation that’s associated with weed, without any of the high. But research around the cannabis derivative and its effects are murky, and much of the support for the supplement is anecdotal. Mic spoke to experts about the science behind CBD and whether its supposed health benefits are real — or just a very well-marketed placebo.

In other news, we examined why straws, despite the hullabaloo, are not the ocean’s biggest enemy, a possible solution to worldwide coral reef devastation and why plastic bags are truly the devil.